Prof. Arinze Christian Agbanusi
Prof. Arinze Christian Agbanusi is a PROFESSOR in PHILOSOPHY Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Arinze Christian Agbanusi is an Associate Professor in the department of Philosophy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State. He views his lecturing job more as a vocation than a profession. His Phd in political philosophy was obtained in 2012 from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy and a Master of Arts degree in social and political philosophy - both from the University of PortHacourt. He has a bias in Logic and African Philosophy. He has a diploma in Mass Communication. He attended St Augustine Seminary Ezzamgbo and has a Latin Certificate from Urban University, Rome. He believes in hardwork and honesty in service.
Arinze has a strong Spirit of perseverance which goes for him in sustained academic work.
Above all, he is a strong believer in God and in the power of prayer. His Philosophy of life is that 'what will be will be' (quid Sera Sera). Arinze is a wonderful football joggler (he joggles the football beyond six thousand times non stop).
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Address: | Philosophy, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ARTS |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PHILOSOPHY |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2012) June, 2008 to March, 2012 PhD Political Philosophy |
| 2 | University Of Port Harcourt. (Master Degree, March, 2002) September, 1998 to August, 2001 Master Of Arts Social And Political Philosophy |
| 3 | University Of Port Harcourt. (Bachelor Degree, May, 1997) September, 1991 to December, 1996 Bachelor Of Arts Philosophy |
| 4 | Anambra State(Now Federal) Polytechnic, Oko. (OND, June, 1991) September, 1989 to April, 1991 National Diploma Mass Communication |
| 5 | St Augustine's Seminary, Ezzamgbo. (GCE, December, 1986) September, 1979 to June, 1984 GCE Secondary Education |
| 6 | St Augustine's Seminary, Ezzamgbo. (GCE, June, 1986) September, 1979 to June, 1984 WAEC O Level Secondary Education |
| 7 | Inyimagu Central School, Iboko, Ebonyi State. (FSLC, September, 1982) September, 1972 to June, 1978 First School Laving Certificate Primary Education |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Postgraduate Coordinator for the 2017/2018, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2017 to October, 2018 |
| 2 | Postgraduate Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2017 to October, 2018 |
| 3 | Postgraduate Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2015 to September, 2016 |
| 4 | Assistant Postgraduate Coordinator for the Department of Philosophy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka November, 2014 to October, 2015 |
| 5 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka March, 2005 to Present |
| 6 | Part Time Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka June, 2002 to June, 2005 |
| 7 | English Teacher, Vision Academy International Secondary School, Oraifite October, 2001 to February, 2002 |
| 8 | Lecturer, University Of Jos Outreach Campus, Port Harcourt Centre August, 2000 to July, 2001 |
| 9 | Lecturer, College Of Continuity Education (C.C.E) Uniport February, 2000 to August, 2001 |
| 10 | English Teacher, Islamic High School Bashorum, Ibadan, Oyo State (NYSC) June, 1999 to May, 2000 |
| 11 | Tutorial Lecturer of Philosophy and Logic, University Of Port Harcourt April, 1996 to August, 1998 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2006, ) A Unique Orientation For Students Of Tertiary Institutions , pp 64 |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2013, ) ''Theory Of Syllogisms'' Basic Logic And Philosophy, Ed By Ifechi Ndianefo, Chris Abakare And Arinze Agbanusi Agmasum printers and publishers, Enugu, pp 179-208 |
| 2 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2013, ) ''Introduction To Logic,'' Basic Logic And Philosphy, Ed By Ifechi Ndianefo, Chris Abakare And Arinze Agbanusi Agmasum printers and publishers, Enugu, pp 155-164 |
| 3 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2011, ) ''The Great Need For Philosophy In The Quest For Sustainable Development'' (The Humanitarian And Sustainable Development), Ed By ABC Chiegboka, T.C. Utoh Ezeajugh And M.C Ogene Rex Charles and Patrick Ltd, Nimo, pp 81-88 |
| 4 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2010, ) ''Pragmatism, Globalization And Languages'' (The Humanities And Globalization In The Third Millennium), Ed By A.B.C Chiegboka, T.C Utoh Ezeajugh, And G.I Udechukwu Rex Charles and Patrick Ltd, Nimo, pp 463-467 |
| 5 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2009, ) ''Argument'' Primar On Philosophy And Logic, Ed. By Ike Odimuegwu, Ifechi Ndianefo And Arinze Agbanusi School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, pp 132-140 |
| 6 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2009, ) ''Branches Of Philosophy'' Primar On Philosophy And Logic, Ed By Ike Odimegwu, Ifechi Ndianefo And Arinze Agbanusi School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, pp 8-18 |
| 7 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2009, ) ''Democracy And Religion - A Vital Link'' The Humanities And Nigeria's Democratic Experience, Ed .by A.B.C Chiegboka, C. E, Nwadigwe And E.C. Umezinwa Rex Charles and Patrick Ltd, Nimo, pp 276-283 |
| 8 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2009, ) ''Language As An Instrument Of Motivation And Mobilization''' African Literature And Development In The Twenty-first Century, Proceedings Of Ezenwa Ohaeto International Memorial Conference, Ed . By Joy Eyisi , IKe Odimegwu And Ngozi Ezenwa-Ohaeto Living Flames Resources, Owerri, pp 277-285 |
| 9 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2009, ) ''The Influence Of Western Modernism On African Communalism'', Humanities For Tertiary Institutions, Ed. By Ify Emejulu And Chukwuemenem Umezinwa School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, pp 96-104 |
| 10 | Arinze Agbanusi and Sam Okeke. (2009, ) ''A Study Of Nigerian History And Culture In Pre-colonial Times'' Themes In Nigerian Peoples And Culture, Ed By Nkechi Okediadi, Oliver Uche And Samuel Okeke John and Jacobs Classic Publishers Ltd, Enugu, pp 1-15 |
| 11 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2008, ) ''Democracy And The Rule Of Law'', Nigerian Democracy And Global Democracy- Proceedings Of The 2007 UNESCO World Philosophy Day At Unizik, Ed By Ike Odimegwu Department of Philosophy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Vol. 3, pp 298-309 |
| 12 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2008, ) ''History Of Philosophy Contemporary Period, Logic And Philosophy , Fundamentals, Ed . By Ik Ogugua Penmark Publishers, Awka, pp 92-103 |
| 13 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2008, ) ''Fallacies Of Ambiguity'': Logic And Philosophy, Fundamentals, Ed. By Ik Ogugua Penmark Publishers, Awka, pp 228-239 |
| 14 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2007, ) ''Philosophy, Democracy And African Development'', Philosophy Democracy And Conflicts In Africa, Ed. By Ike Odimegwu Et Al FAB Educational Book, Awka, Vol. 2, pp 131-137 |
| 15 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2006, ) ''Human Rights And The Nigerian Police'', Readings In Nigerian Peoples And Culture, Ed By Ngozi Orjiakor Et Al NGIB Publishers, Enugu, pp 180-186 |
| 16 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2006, ) ''The United Nations Organization'', Humanities And The Changing World Ed. By Ify .H. Emejulu Agmasum Publishers, Enugu, pp 249-252 |
| 17 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2006, ) '' Human Rights'', Humanities And The Changing World, Ed. By Ify H. Emejulu Agmasum Publishers, Enugu, pp 85-104 |
| 18 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2006, ) ''The Impact Of Westernism On Nigerian Culture'', Readings In Nigerian Peoples And Culture, Ed. By Ngozi Orjiakor Et Al NGIB Publishers, pp 114-125 |
| 19 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2005, ) ''Test For The Validity Of Argument-Forms'', Ground Work Of Logic And Philosophy Ed. By Aghamelu F.C Penmark Publishers, Awka, pp 218-230 |
| 20 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2005, ) ''Symbolic Logic'' Ground Work Logic And Philosophy Ed. By Aghamelu FC Penmark Publishers, Awka, pp 195- 202 |
| 21 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2005, ) ''Validity Of Categorical Syllogisms'' Ground Work Of Logic And Philosophy, Ed. By Aghamelu F.C Penmark Publishers, Awka, pp 158-168 |
| 22 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2004, ) ''Democracy And The Use Of State Power'', Understanding Social Science, Ed, By Nelson Oranye And Nnonyelu Oktek Publishers,Enugu, pp 141-151 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2021, August), "A Review of Kwame Nkrumah's Consciencism", Igirigi: A Journal of African Studies (Maiden Edition), Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 2 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2021, August), "Empiricism and John Locke's Epistemological Inconsistency", Igirigi: A Journal of African Studies (Maiden Edition), Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 3 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2021, September), "Philosophy of the State and Power-shift in Nigeria: A historical discourse", Socialscientia Journal of the Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 6, (Issue 3) |
| 4 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2021, September), "Nigerian Economy, Leadership Factor and National Development: A Hermeneutical Study", Socialscientia Journal of the Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 6, (Issue 3) |
| 5 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2018, ), "''Igbo Language As A Crucial Instrument For Nigerian National Development'' Nnadiebube Journal Of Philosophy", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 2 |
| 6 | Arinze Agbanusi and Basil Sunday Nnamdi. (2018, January), "''Philosophy As A Veritable Tool For Peace Building'', An International Journal Of Arts And Humanities,", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 7 |
| 7 | Arinze Agbanusi and Basil Sunday Nnamdi. (2018, January), "''Conflict Of Cultures And The Need To Check Negative Cultural Dynamism In Nigeria'', African Research Review: An International Multi-disciplinary Journal, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia,", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 12 |
| 8 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2018, ), "''Legacies Of The Foremost Of African Nationalism'', MGBAKOIGBA", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 7 |
| 9 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2018, ), "''Individual Development As The Bedrock Of National Develpment'', MGBAKOIGBA,", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 7 |
| 10 | Arinze Agbanusi and Basil Sunday Nnamdi. (2018, July), "''Democracy And Development: Is To Democratize The Same As To Develop?'', An International Journal Of Arts And Humanities,", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 7 |
| 11 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2018, ), "''An Overview Of Political Leadership In Africa'', Nnadiebube Journal Of Philosophy", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 2 |
| 12 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2017, July), "''How Colonialism Underdeveloped Nigerian Indigenous Languages'' MGBAKOIGBA Journal Of African Studies", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 7 |
| 13 | Arinze Agbanusi and Basil Sunday Nnamdi. (2017, December), "''Lack Of National Creed And The Deficiency Of True National Spirit In Nigeria: A Case Nation Without Nationalism'', ASUU Journal And Humanities:", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 4 |
| 14 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2016, June), "''Witchcraft In West African Belief System - Medical And Social Dimensions'' Mgbakoigba", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 5 |
| 15 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2016, ), "''Revisiting The Seeming Unanimous Verdict On The Great Debate On African Philosophy'' Journal Of African Research And Review", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 10 |
| 16 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2015, September), "''The Scientific Import Of Symbols In Human Knowledge'', Journal Of African Research And Review", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 9 |
| 17 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2015, September), "''The Relationship Between Philosophy And Culture'' An International Journal Of Arts And Humanities", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 4 |
| 18 | Arinze Agbanusi. (2015, May), "''Unjust Law As A Justification For Civil Disobedience'' Mgbakoigba Journal Of African Studies", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 4 |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Arinze Agbanusi. "Ed. MGBAKOIGBA Journal Of African Studies", (Others, 2017 July) |
| 2 | Arinze Agbanusi. "Basic Logic And Philosophy", (Others, 2013 ) |
| 3 | Arinze Agbanusi. "Primar On Philosophy And Logic", (Others, 2009 ) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "The positivity of Machiavelli's Political Philosophy: A Philosophical Analysis" (2017). Completed Masters project by Augustine Omosa Obazee (2015086051) |
| 2 | "Herbert Blumer's Concept of Collective Behaviour: A Critical Study" (2017). Completed Masters project by Offiaukwu, Luke Chibuike (2015086051F) |
| 3 | "Rationalist and Empiricist Dichotomy vis-a-vis the Philosophy of Complementary Reflection in Asoubu" (2021). Completed Masters project by Nwafor Anthony Chukwuemeka |
| 4 | "The Concept of Violence in Frantz Fanon's Philosophy and the Niger Delta Crises" (2018). Completed Masters project by Mildred Sochukwu Ifeonukwusi (2015086065F) |
| 5 | "Herbert Blumer's Concept of Collective Behaviour: A Critical Study" (2018). Completed Masters project by Offiaukwu Chibuike Luke (2015086051F) |
| 6 | "The Implications of John Locke's Theory of Knowledge to the Contemporary Scientific World" (2018). Completed Masters project by Okigbo Ferdinand Chukwunwike (2015086062F) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Philosophy" (May, 2021) |
| 2 | Editor, "Mgbakoigba: Journal of African Studies" (July, 2017) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "Undergraduate Project Examination" (June, 2017). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Vice Chairman, "Academic Staff Union of Universities" (July, 2018 to July, 2021) |
| 2 | Vice Chairman, "Academic Staff Union of Universities" (July, 2012) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Other Events | |
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| 1 | "24th International Society For African Philosophy And Studies (ISAPS) Conference (Paper Presented; Europe And America As Primary Architects And Minimal Victims Of Migration By Africans)", (University of Cape Coast, Ghana), 25th July, 2018 to 26th July, 2018; University of Cape Coast, Ghana, |
| 2 | "Faculty Of Arts 2018 International Conference", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 17th May, 2018 to 19th May, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe UNiversity, Awka |
| 3 | "Researchers' Workshop", (Philosophers Association of Nigeria (PAN)), 13th May, 2018 to 16th May, 2018; University of Lagos |
| 4 | "Hermeneutics Of African Proverbs And Wise Sayings In The Contemporary African Philosophy'',", (African Philosophy World Conference), 12th October, 2017 to 14th October, 2017; University of Calabar |
| 5 | "The State Of African Philosophy In Africa Today", (University of Calabar, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka and University of Witwatersrand), 12th October, 2017 to 14th October, 2017; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 6 | "15th International Conference Of The Igbo Studies Association (ISA)", (Igbo Studies Association), 8th June, 2017 to 10th June, 2017; GreatWood Hotels Owerri, Imo State |
| 7 | "Nnamdi Azikiwe 2016 Postgraduate Research Workshop: Train The Trainers", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, School of Postgraduate Studies), 31st October, 2016 to 24th November, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 8 | "Train The Trainer", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University School of Postgraduate Studies), 31st October, 2016 to 24th November, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 9 | "Certificate Of Appreciation For Winning The Silver Medal In The Table Tennis Competition Of Unizik Staff Games 2016", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 6th October, 2016 to 31st October, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 10 | "UNESCO World Philosophy Day ( Building Peace In The Minds Of Men And Women)", (Department of Philosophy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka in Collaboration with the Society For the Develpment of African Pilosophy, Science and Technology, (SODAPSAT) Nigeria), 19th November, 2015 to 20th November, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 11 | "2015 African Philosophy World Conference With The Theme: AFRICAN PHILOSOPHY- Past, Present And Future, (Paper Presented; Revisiting The Seeming Unanimous Verdict On The Great Debate On African Philosophy", (University of Witts, South Africa), 9th September, 2015 to 11th September, 2015; University of Witts, South Africa |
| 12 | "Workshop On Writing Grant Oriented Proposals And Research Management", (Ekwueme Centre for Multidisciplinary Research (ECMR) in collaboration with Centre foe Health and Allied Legal and Demographical Development Research and Training (CHALADDRAT), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 26th May, 2015 to 27th May, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 13 | "19th Annual Conference Of The International Society For African Philosophy (ISAP)", (Department of Philosophy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 27th May, 2013 to 29th May, 2013; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 14 | "ISAPS 19th International Conference, International Society For African Philosophy And Studies", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 26th May, 2013 to 29th May, 2013; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 15 | "10th Edition Of Nigerian Universities Staff Sports Association(LUSSA) Games", (Nigerian University Staff Sports Association (LUSSA)), 1st December, 2011 to 10th December, 2011; Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano, Kano State |
| 16 | "10th Edition Of NUSSA Games", (Nigerian Universities Staff Sports Association (NUSSA) Games), 1st December, 2011 to 10th December, 2011; University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State |
| 17 | "Unizik Staff Games/Recreation(Cross Country Race - Male)", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 6th October, 2011 to 5th November, 2011; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 18 | "Unizik Staff Games/Recreation (Volleyball - Male)", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 6th October, 2011 to 5th November, 2011; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 19 | "Unizik Staff Games/ Recreation (Soccer-Male)", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 6th October, 2011 to 4th November, 2011; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 20 | "Language As An Instrument Of Motivation And Mobilization", (Ezenwa Ohaeto Memorial Conference), 28th August, 2007 to 28th August, 2007; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 21 | "UNESCO World Philosophy Day (Democracy And The Rule Of Law)", (Department of Philosophy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 28th August, 2007 to 28th August, 2007; Nnamdi Azikiwe UNiversity, Awka |
| 22 | "UNESCO World Philosophy Day(Philosophy, Democracy And African Development)", (Department of Philosophy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 28th August, 2006 to 28th August, 2006; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |